Don't even think about closing Reid-Hillview, AOPA says

February 8, 2008

Don’t even think about closing Reid-Hillview, AOPA says

A recent Santa Clara State of the County address called for a study to close Reid-Hillview Airport so the land could be used for nonaviation purposes. This is at least the third time a study has been recommended as a means to close the airport. On Feb. 5, AOPA Vice President of Airports Bill Dunn wrote Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Chairman Pete McHugh, opposing any effort to close Reid-Hillview. The countywide reliever airport system and San Jose International depend on the airport, which is obligated by federal funds to remain open. The FAA has told AOPA that it will not allow the airport to be closed. Reid-Hillview will be a key airport this fall when AOPA Expo 2008 comes to San Jose. AOPA already has discussed the threat to the airport with the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau.